Sr. Engineer, Closures Mechanisms/Plastics - Doors

The role

The Sr. Engineer, Closures Mechanisms/Plastics - Doors is responsible for design intent assembly requirements of closure mechanisms and plastics on the manufacturing line. This role involves technical leadership for product issue root cause and deviation containment, supporting product launch, and performing sustaining engineering.

What you will do

• Closures Mechanisms and plastic system assembly ownership
• Solve complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques
• Responsible for design intent assembly requirements of closure system and enforcement on the assembly line
• Data driven proactive problem solving and issue avoidance
• Support new product launches and execute part concession deviations
• Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality
• Sustaining engineering of automotive Closures Hardware and mechanism parts and assemblies
• Work with attribute owners to prove design solutions
• Cross functionally work with Manufacturing, Design, Product Development, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering disciplines with 5+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes or Master of Science degree in mechani
• Experience working with Class A surface data
• Professional certification in Six Sigma (Black Belt or Green Belt), Shainin RedX, or an equivalent problem-solving methodology
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype and production assembly, including willingness to assemble parts directly
• Experience with 3D CAD system such as CATIA or similar software
• Experience in technology, system and supplier selection
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach
• Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences
• Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable for Closures hardware and mechanisms such as injection molding, die castings, stampings, ultrasonic welding, bonding etc.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• equity program
• discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities.